One Cornwall Council parking attendant became a small Facebook sensation after his van ended up badly parked - in a ditch - for the whole town to see.

Folks in Perranporth on Cornwall's north coast have had a bit of a giggle at the situation - with many suggesting the wheels of karma had turned and other suggesting it was sweet justice indeed to see a man whose job must make him one of the most hated men in Cornwall by motorists, having to make 'that call' to his boss.

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The seemingly funny situation where the Cornwall Council-branded van ended up in a ditch where you cannot park without getting a parking ticket along Cliff Road, which overlooks the seaside town and its famous surf spot beach, was pictured by Perranporth Inn who dutifully posted it on their Facebook page.

Cornwall Council parking attendant in trouble after van ends up in a ditch in Perranporth (Image: Perranporth Inn / Facebook)

The photograph with the comment 'hope he has given himself a ticket', which shows the council parking attendant making a call (possibly to his boss or his road side assistance insurance) has led to many people making light hearted fun about the situation.

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Ian Charlton posted: "Ahhh... harmony in the Universe." His sentiment was echoed by Paul Cater who added: "Karma!"

However, not everyone made fun of the situation which could have had a tragic ending as the van ended up quite close to the edge of the cliff.

Nicola Stumbles commented on the Perranporth Inn post: "For all you muppets out there, the van had a mechanical failure. So have some respect. And for all you lot saying karma, must have had a ticket in the past, now that is karma."